In government regulated finance, our counsel had very good advice: Don't provoke the regulators.
"One defendant went as far as to brag the company incorporated in a jurisdiction outside the U.S. because bribing regulators in that jurisdiction cost just ‘a coconut.’ Thanks to the diligent work of our agents, analysts, and partners with the CFTC, they will soon learn the price of their alleged crimes will not be paid with tropical fruit, but rather could result in fines, restitution, and federal prison time."
I wouldn't be surprised to see BitMEX continue operating for the next 10 years. Their exchange is simply the best.